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Gahnia aspera

Rough Saw Sedge

Cyperaceae

Description:

Tufted sedge to 80 cm tall with sharply edged leaves. Produces black-brown flower spikes with red seeds in spring and summer. Hardy and ideal for bushland or wildlife-friendly gardens.

Special Features:

  • Attracts birds and bees

  • Leaves have sharp edges

  • Soil-binding and hardy

  • Provides habitat for small wildlife

Natural Habitat:

Wet Eucalypt Forest

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

A clumping plant to 80cm**

Attracts:

Bird habitat, Fruit eating birds, Butterflies

Flower Colour:

N/A

Gahnia aspera - Rough Saw Sedge

Gallery

Regional ecosystem:

12.2.7, 12.3.6, 12.3.11, 12.3.13, 12.3.3d, 12.3.4a, 12.5.3, 12.5.7, 12.5.3a, 12.8.14, 12.8.16, 12.8.17, 12.9-10.2, 12.9-10.3, 12.9-10.4, 12.9-10.14, 12.9-10.18, 12.9-10.19, 12.9-10.17b, 12.11.5k, 12.12.4

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

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